Earlier this week at my work-study position, I was explaining to an upperclassmen friend how I had to shower at the other end of the hall because my wing’s bathroom was shut down. I explained how awkward it was to walk past the front desk of my residence hall building in just my towel and squeaky shower flip flops. When my friend did not seem too amused, I quickly threw in the words, “It’s okay I’m a freshman.” Yet, with the semester finishing at this end of this month, I realized that I won't be able to use this excuse much longer.

Here are some common phrases thrown around during this crazy year of being a freshman.

1. The hot water is gone again, can you let me know when it comes back on?

2. Wanna order PizzaHut?

3. I hope the fire alarm doesn't go off while I'm in the shower!

4. Oh my god, I only have 27 flex dollars left!

5. Can you swipe me into the caf? I’m out of swipes.

6. I left my ID card in the dorm, do you think you could throw it out the window for me?

7. What! The front desk is doing bag checks?

8. Lets where our ID cards around our necks, it will be much more convenient.

9. I’m gonna go take a nap.

10. I’m so stressed out.

11. I’m going to have cereal for dinner tonight.

12. I can't believe I slept through my 8 am for the third time!

13. Do you think I could take this class pass/fail?

14. Would it be bad if I got another coffee?

15. Oh my god, someone was in MY shower.

16. Would it be bad if I skipped my class?

17. I seriously need to go to the gym.

18. Ugh, the dorms smell so gross!

19. I need to start going to bed earlier.

20. I seriously need to find a boyfriend or else I’ll end up like one of those strange cat ladies.

21. Textbooks are so expensive!

22. I really need to figure out my major. And my life.

23. Mom, can you put more money on my debit card?

24. Hey, I remember you from Facebook!

25. My class is so far away! *takes 3 minutes to walk there*

Admit it, if you're a freshman, or if you were a freshman, you have definitely said at least one (if not all) of these phrases. It's okay, though, you have an excuse! "I'm just a freshman." A reasonable excuse thrown around on most occasions. Better use it while you can!